Last year the show was a great success. Not long after it Beth underwent major spinal surgery which has had a lengthy recovery process. She spent most of last year’s money on physiotherapy to improve her strength and posture. This along with her determination meant that she was able to return to school a lot more quickly than her medical team had anticipated. Beth has very recently undergone further surgery and will require a lot more treatment to help her make the most from the operations. She aims to start studying for her GCSEs in September and those who know how determined she is are in no doubt that she will achieve this goal!

The show on Bank Holiday Monday aims to raise as much money as possible to make life just that little bit easier for Beth and her family.

There will be two arenas in operation throughout the day, starting at 9am. Ring One will run classes from 80cm up to 1.30 and there will be several speed and also power and speed classes to keep everyone on their toes. Ring two will cater for the less experienced combinations and classes will be from cross poles right up to 80cm. Both arenas are open to horses and ponies and the full schedule will be posted on the Meadows Equestrian Centre website.

As always there will be fantastic prizes up for grabs with confirmed sponsors to date including Clandeboye Lodge Hotel, Pegus Horse Feeds, Dubarry Ireland, Honeyhill Rossettes, equinephotograpers.com,  Doagh Farm Feeds, Stonebridge Feeds, The Catch Ballynure, Baileys Feeds and Trotup.com along with several private donors. Anyone who enters two classes on the same horse or pony will be entered into the prize draw for the fabulous prize of a meal for two people at the renowned Clandeboye Lodge.

Beth’s family will again be providing teas, coffee, hot chocolate and fabulous home baking which is always well worth sampling!

For any further information please don’t hesitate to contact Anita on 07872026130

Patterson on board her mother’s ‘Crucio SR’ took the win after setting the unbeatable time of 42.29, followed close behind by Lynne Clibburn with Richard Smyth’s Marie Douglas just half a second slower.

Continuing on her good form Grace Laverty was once again the winner of the 1m class, this week with Graeme Carlisle’s Flagmount Heir.

In the biggest class of the day, 1.10m it was Victoria Bridge rider Peter Smyth who won with KG Star owned by Kathleen Gallagher, after setting an uncatchable time over the Aaron Mucker designed course.

In arena 2, the summer season for Cash Jumping also continued with cash prizes being awarded to Sharon Junk (90cms), Charlotte Eakin (1m) and Helen Pearson-Murray (1m).  Memberships are still available online, and for those registering soon they may also be in time to qualify for the Summer Cash Jumping Championships.

Cash Jumping will continue in addition to unaffiliated and Show Jumping Ireland classes.  Further details are from the centre on 028 38 322417, the website www.themec.co.uk or from our Facebook page.

SHOW JUMPING IRELAND RESULTS

SJI 1: 90cms

1^st = N McClements’s Foreign Affair (N McClements);  McKeown’s Tolledo (P McKeown); T Smith’s Sumas Scarlet Woman (C Sloan); T Wood’s Miss Behave (Zoe Woods); A Temple’s The Boodger (A Temple); S Clements’s CV Crystal (S Clements); S McAleer’s Straine Star (S McAleer) and C Doherty’s Knockalla Hold Up (L Clibburn).

SJI 2: 1metre

1^st G Carlisle’s Flagmount Heir (G Lavery); 2^nd C O’Hara’s Captain Oates (C O’Hara)); 3^rd B Smyth’s Iroko Quarry Diamond; 4^th L Patterson’s Cujo (L Patterson); 5^th B O’Hara’s Lisfarriter J (C O’Hara);  6^th B Smyth’s D Douglas SB (B Smyth)

Also Double clears

C Compton’s Kool Kavactor (C Compton); A Johnston’s Craigyhall (L Campbell); J Murphy’s Elan HJB (L McGarry); E Quinn’s Watch your Step (E Quinn); J Murphy’s Javas Jonny Red (L McGarry) and K O’Hagan’s CHS Krooze (K O’Hagan)

SJI 3: 1.10m

1^st K Gallagher’s KG Star (P Smyth); 2^nd B Barkley’s Seaview Shuttfly (W J Stewart); 3^rd W J Stewart’s Diamond Courage (W J Stewart); 4^th F Morgan’s Sarco Pride (A Morgan); 5^th O Patterson’s Millthyme San Francisco (R Patterson); 6^th D Atcheson’s Echoes of Time (D Atcheson).

Also Double Clear

R Hunter’s Feerwed Carlos (R Hunter); M Buser’s Vigo G (C Eakin); H P Murray’s I aint no Lady (H P Murray); E Irivine’s Zinedine (E Irvine); L Patterson’s Lisnolan Lande Conche (J Patterson); H Badger’s Hearts are Trumps (C Badger); J Murphy’s Elan HJB (Liam McGarry); J Murphy’s Javas Jonny Red (L McGarry); D Gaw’s Ardnacashel Coovella (P Gaw); J Robinson’s True Titanium (S Robinson); L McKee’s Zandeur Clover (L McKee); L McKee’s Emperor G (L McKee); A McCormick’s Elegant Lady (A McCormick); R Hunter Fivonia G (R Hunter); S Moore’s Shameless (S Moore) and O McCormack’s Fearless Des Terdrix (O McCormick).

SJI 4: 1.20m

1^st T Woods’s Kilronan Chin (Z Woods); 2^nd A Parke’s Suzanne Lux (K Parke); 3^rd C Cody’s Killagriff Miss Louise (C Cody); 4^th R Porters Shannador (D Nelson); 5^th L McKee’s Daberlina M (L McKee); 6^th 6^th M Buser’s Vigo G (C Eakin)

Also Double Clear

D McCauley’s Carrickaduff Trump (R McCauley); S Eadie’s My Plan (G Scott); T Woods’s Without Permission (Z Woods); H Badger’s Wakely’s Knight of Cydonia (C Badger); S Jordan’s Figaro VD Heffink (S Jordan); C Doherty’s Beach Station (P Smyth) and RG McFarland’s CSF Cloase Shave (P Smyth).

SJI 5: 1.30m

1^st O Patterson’s Crucio SR (R Patterson); 2^nd RJ Smyth’s Marie Douglas (L Clibburn); 3^rd G  Fletcher’s Red Bird Point (S McManus); 4^th L McKee’s Daberlina M (L McKee); 5^th Applemount Sport Horse’s Trebra Douglas (L Campbell); 6^th S Eadie’s My Plan (G Scott) and 7^th D Wilson’s Templepatrick A to Z (L Clibburn)

CASH JUMPING IRELAND RESULTS

CJI4H: 90cm Horses

1^st Sharon Junk, Andretti Diamond (£30)

CJI5H: 1m Horses

1^st Charlotte Eakin, Midnight Dancer (£35); 2^nd Helen Pearson Murray, I aint no Tinker (£10)

In the 4 year old qualifier it was Miley Dunning’s bay gelding ‘Luxtapose’ ridden by Joyce Veld to take the first place honours after impressing  judges Alan Storm, Eric Nabrink and Tom Oismijer with two foot perfect clear rounds.

Whereas the 5 year old qualifier had an impressive start list of 84 horses and after 3 rounds of superb jumping Alan Wade’s Chestnut Gelding ‘Lislan Flamenco’ by Je Taime Flamenco was victorious in the Tom Holden designed course with Monaghan rider Clem McMahon.

The third round was also needed to declare a winner in the 6 year old qualifier after 21 of the initial 62 starters made it to the final round.  The eventual winner was Gemma Phelan riding William O’Brien’s ‘Mr Obrien Two You’ a bay gelding sired by Warrenstown You Two with an impressive triple clear round and a time of 38.12.

Winning the final qualifier  of the day the 7 & 8 year old; rider Neal Fearon collected the winner’s rosette with Peig Van Amerongen’s  7 year old chestnut gelding ‘Cavalino 26’ by Converter out of a Fridolin Oho dam,  winning the competition with the fastest time in the jump off.

RESULTS

4 Year Old RDS Qualifier (15 to Qualify)

1st M Dunning’s Luxtapose (J Veld); 2nd F carson’s The Windmill Hero (P Smyth); 3rd M Condon’s Luicruise (J Higgins); 4th GBBS Ltd Stud’s ESI Star Struck (E Ateane); 5th P Byrne’s BGS Flamenco (P Byrne); 6th J Coyle’s Flamenco Royale (J Coyle); 7th I McDermott’s Emerald Pokemon (S Quinn); 8th J Burke and D Judge’s CHF Special Choice (J Burke); 9th GBBS Ltd Stud’s Boleybawn Actor (E Ahearne); 10th J Kearney’s Ballymurphy Lizzy (D Moran); 11th E Moloney’s Melina Flight (E Moloney); 12th E Moloney’s Lates Harry (E Moloney); 13th Gatterstown Bloodstock’sDark Knight (C McMahon); 14th S McConnell’s  Hollybank Lucky Charm (F Connors); 15th R Jenkinson’s Hanslough Boy (L Clibburn).

5 Year Old Qualifier (9 to Qualify)

1st A Wade’s Lislan Flamenco (C McMahon); 2nd G O’Brien’s MHS Tamara (G ONeill); 3rd F Heslin’s Currabawn Crazy Daisy (C Thornton); 4th J Lee’s Kashino (G Slattery Jnr); 5th M. Odea and B O’Connor’s Kilderrys Joint Venture (P McGuane); 6th J OBrein’s  Legalands Lux Breaker (J OBrien); 7th M Barron’s Lady Charlton (P Smyth); 8th G Lee’s Luidams Diamond (M Kinsella); 9th G O’Neill’s Pio Euro Commerce (G O’Neill); 10th Wrenwood Stable’s BP Castlefield (D Walsh)

6 Year Old Qualifer (9 to Qualify)

1st W O’Brien’s Mr O’Brien Two You (G Phelan); 2nd J Derwin’s Deep Pockets (J Derwin); 3rd M Clarke Jnr’s Thomascourt Limitless (M Clarke Jnr); 4th J Buckley’s BMH Big Time (T Keane); 5th G O’Neill’s Castlefield Cassie (S Hadley); 6th N Walsh’s Delux Diamond (F Connors); 7th L Durkin’s Kiss N Fly (E Doyle Jnr); 8th S Keaveney’s PMH Pollyanna (M Desmond); 9th G Forbes’s Castleforbes Vilhelmina (K Mealiff); 10th M McShane’s MMS Camilla (M McShane).

7 and 8 Year Old Qualifier (5 to Qualify)

1st P Van Amerogen’s Cavalino 26 (N Fearon); 2nd G Forbes’s Castleforbes Tina (N Fitzgibbon); 3rd G Forbes’s Castleforbes Talitha (K Mealiff); 4th D Wilson’s Touch Button (P Smyth); 5th G Graham’s Lenamore Lucy Lou (K Graham); 6th H Fitzpatrick’s Erne Lady Goldilocks (F Connors); 7th F O’Regan’s Liberation (A O’Regan); 8th A Kirwan’s Highly Efficient (T Keane); 9th Hadley Sport Horse’s Carla (S Hadley); 10th K Gallagher’s Camillo VDL (S Babes).

Arena 1 started on the stroke of 9am with the Novice Teams. Cullybackey who were joining these ‘Meadows’ Schools competitions for the first time were third to go and set a very high standard by posting four double clears in super quick time. Seven other teams managed the zero score but none were able to match the Co Antrim team who headed home with the specially designed shamrock rosettes and the top placed vouchers from the sponsor, Equestrian Store of Portadown.

The Tack and Turn Out Competitions were judged by Noeleen Jones who had no doubt about the winning Novice team, awarding the prize to Down High Gold who were impressively clean,neat and tidy.

The Novice Individual competitions are notoriously competitive and St Patrick’s Day was no exception. There were breath-takings rounds completed in very fast times but the centre place on the podium was reserved for one of the youngest competitors – Victoria Boville and Pippa who are no strangers to success in speed competitions. She had a 4.5 second lead from runner-up Regan McKee and Rosscor Silver Lady, a combination possessing a fair few winning rosettes.

The Open Team competition saw Ballyclare High School featuring very prominently. Their Brann team won by a three second margin over Ballymena Academy  while the Dixon team not only came 6^th but also won the tack and turn out as well.

Individually, Pen Peppert from Ballymena Academy won the show and was undoubtedly the ‘Man of the Match’ overall with a number of top placings. Holly Boal put up a great performance to finish in second spot while another young rider, Trudie McCoosh also posted a number of top placings.

This year, the Meadows Equestrian Centre introduced a 1.10m class which is part of the Southern run Schools’ competition and top marks went again to Ben Peppert with Duchess while Rachel Kennedy ‘stormed’ into 2^nd place with Lishmar Stormy Boy.

As ever, the Primary Schools created great excitement and their standards are very high indeed. Many of the teams competing are regulars from the Winter League and month on month the fortunes change. This time round it was Paddy’s Lucky Day for The Rascals who finished ahead of the Tack & Turn Out winners, The Funky Fillies.

Katie McCombe made it a day to remember by having two ponies on the winning team, and then went one step further to claim the individual prize from Laura Brown and Tina.

The Meadows Equestrian Centre is deeply indebted to the Equestrian Store, Portadown, for their very generous sponsorship of all classes at the St Patrick’s Day Show and it was super to have Gareth McCombe, representing the Store, available for the prizegivings.

Thanks, too, to all Officials who helped in any way to make this Annual Event a very memorable one for so many of the school children.

Full Results

Novice Teams

1. Cullybackey College (Laura Gordon, Jake, Hannah Thompson, Sophie, Keevey Molloy, Diamond Seeker, Hannah Thompson, Diamond Seeker)
2. Cambridge House Grammar (Ellie Humphries, Sligo Lucky, Charlotte Harding, Peanuts, Josh Marl, Skittles, Bethany McCartney, Waltzing Matilda)
3. Ballyclare Secondary School (Jessica McConnell, Change of Heart, Alexandra McConnell, Levi, Robyn McConnell, Tahoe Tradewinds, Jessica McConnell, Levi)
4. BRA (Justine Harding, Tucker, Victoria Minford, Maguire, Amber Vick, Jake, Justine Harding, Maguire)
5. Friends School Lisburn (Ben Rowlatt M’Cormick, Ballylickey Prince, Erin Barlow, Blue, Zara McNally, Ballyshiel Jimbo, Ben Rowlatt-McCormick, Nat King Cole)
6. Tandragee Junior High (Hollie Smith, Sam, Eva Kerton, Colour Confusion, Hollie Smith, Gucci Rush 11)

Tack & Turn Out Winners

Down High Gold (Sophie Price, Candy Floss, Jordan Patterson, Cody, Gemma Parkhill, Kim, Ellie Parkhill, Bailey)

Novice Individual

1. Victoria Boville, Pippa 2. Regan McKee, Rosscor Silver Lady 3. Rachel Taylor, Calico Jack 4. Ellie Humphries, Aland Tip Top 5. Sophie Donnell, Ballygolden Girl 6. Helen Cunningham, Lady

Open Teams

1. Ballyclare High School Brann ( Rebecca McConnell, Black Baroness, Sophie Dunn, O’Hara’s Dream, Rachel Coulson, Temple Samiro, Sophie Dunn, Micha)
2. Ballymena Academy (Laura Wylie, Perhaps B, Sarah Wylie, Diamond Snow, Ben Peppert, Paddy, Rachel Fullerton, Ballymote Magic)
3. BRA (Justine Harding, Rosie, Amber Vick, Yogi, Beth Moss, Oliver, Amy Wilson, Vagabond)
4. Down High Eagles (Alex Cleland, Whisper Grey Dove, Lauren Gabbie, Catalina Rascal, Jacob Morrow, Tambo, Charlotte Leslie, Blue Cobweb)
5. St Catherine’s Armagh (Hannah McGinn, Authentic, Aimee McKenna, Sportsman, Nadine McKenna, Earl Grey, Susannah McQuade, Ice King)
6. Ballyclare High School Dixon (Lia McKenzie, Heidi, Rachel Black, Schuey, Susie Megahey, Major, Amy Griffith, Arial)

Tack & Turn Out Winners

1. Ballyclare High School Dixon (Lia McKenzie, Heidi, Rachel Black, Schuey, Susie Megahey, Major, Amy Griffith, Arial)

Open Individual

1. Ben Peppert, Paddy 2. Holly Boal, Classiebawn Jack’s Lad 3. Trudi McCoosh, Dinky Toy 4. Trudie McCoosh, Princess 5. Jade Herron, Buckaroo 6. Anna Brown, Breeze

1.10m Individual

1. Ben Peppert, Duchess 2. Rachel Kennedy, Lishmar Stormy Boy 3. Trudie McCoosh, Murphy 4. Trudie McCoosh, Blitz 5. Karen Casey, Primadonna Girl 6. Rachel Chapman, Duffy

Primary Teams

1. The Rascals (Katie McCombe, Bambi, Ellie McElry, Gypsey, Lucy Morton, Bugsy, Katie McCombe, White Ribbon)
2. Funky Fillies (Laura McKay, Darcy, Hannah McCartney, Dexter, Felicity McConnell, Jamie, Charlie Hannah, Hazy)
3. Moira PS (Laura Brown, Tina, Amy Tubman, Bear, Sarah Moore, Milly, Daniel Moore, Flash)
4. Fairhill/Spa/Park Lodge/Meadowbridge (Gillian Grogan, Slim Shady, Ryan Boville, Toffee, Megan Nelson, Puzzle, Kerry Magill, Another Chance)
5. Tiny Terrors (Lara Kelly, Tootsie, Tom McCormick, Nat King Cole, Zara Burns, Loughries Star)

Tack & Turn Out Winners

1. Funky Fillies (Laura McKay, Darcy, Hannah McCartney, Dexter, Felicity McConnell, Jamie, Charlie Hannah, Hazy)

Primary Individual

1. Katie McCombe, White Ribbon 2. Laura Brown, Tina 3. Charley Hanna, Hazy 4. Beth Boone, Jackie’s Princess 5. Kerry Magill, Another Chance 6. Laura McKay, Darcy

The dressage attracted another good entry and the standard was very encouraging in all classes. However, the competitor who stood out was Anna Kelly who took a first and third in dressage and delivered two super double clears in the showjumping which augurs very well for the Eventing year ahead.
Alex Gordon also made a very welcome return to the arena and claimed the red dressage rosette in the Novice class on board Sox before hot-footing it off for a hockey match!
Fiona Fitzbibbon and Charlie Finn had a run-away victory in Intro dressage, finishing three points clear of Malachy Casement and his very promising Maestoso.
Next week sees the finish of the current series of Flexi Eventing. Dressage entries should be with Dora by 6pm on Wednesday.
Full Results
Dressage
Intro- Judge: Joanne Jarden
1. Fiona Fitzgibbon, Charlie Finn 2. Malachy Casement, Maestoso 3. Susan Cummiskey, Chase 4. Abby Neill, Kiltubber Cooper 5. Clare Steele, Paddington 6. Arianne Finlay, Jimmy
Pre Novice- Judge: David Patterson
1. Anna Kelly, Arnie 2. Rachel McKimmon, Monroe 3. Anna Kelly, Johnnie 4. Phoebe Scott, Annie 5. Johnny Steele, Henry 6. Ella Boyle, Roo
Novice- Judge: David Patterson
1. Alex Gordon, Sox 2. Jaemi Cochrane, Kilpatrick Honey 3. Denis Currie, Bering Strait 4. Kathryn Graham, Ladakhas Guy 5. Suzanne Jordan, Phineas Finn 6. Elaine O’Connor, Tullymurry Holly

Showjumping – double clear rounds
70cms
Carla Gilmore, Tia
80cms
Claire Sinton, Rambo, Sarah Sinton, Consider It Dun, Harriet Pele, Hubbly Bub, Fran Podger, Roo, Clare Steele, Lulu, Ben Rowlett-McCormack, Prince
90cms

1m
Anna Kelly, Johnnie, Pauline Faloon, Carlingford Sebastian, Emma Wallace, Millie, Alexa Grudgings, Jack, Rachel Moore, Fortview Toyboy, Lucy Mulligan, Great Spirit, Phoebe Scott, Glenhill Lady, Annie Kelly, Arnie, Sophie Buller, Gee Gee, Denis Currie, Larry, Angie McKeown, Jimbo, Suzanne Hagan, Blue, Johnny Steele,

1.10m
Rory Lavery, Drissa, Kathryn Graham, Ladakhas Guy, Suzanne Hagan, Blue

1.20m
Rachel McKimmon, Linnett
Cross Country (clear rounds)
Victoria Minnis, Belle

This is suitable for riders of all abilities who can choose any one, two or three of the disciplines of dressage, show jumpinging and cross country. It is open to everyone – not just eventers so why not come along and join the many others who are already enjoying this series.
Dressage must be pre-entered with Dora (07876758979 or dorabeacom@live.co.uk) by 6pm on the Wednesday of each week but showjumping and cross country entries are taken on the day.

Showjumping starts at 9.30am sharp with 70cms and 1m. The 70cms course is then raised to 80cms , followed by 90cms while the 1m progresses to 1.10m and 1.20m. Further enquiries to Patricia on  07843590193

This series of flexi eventing is open to everyone, not just Eventers and, due to popular demand, is being extended for a further two weeks ( up to 23 February)

Dressage tests for this coming Saturday (2nd Feb) are: Pre Novice BE102 (2010), Novice BE112 (2010) and Intermediate BE115 (2011). Entries should be texted (07876758979) or emailed to dorabeacom@live.co.uk by Wednesday.

Photographs of all competitors can be viewed on www.lawrencemckenzie.com

Full Results

Dressage

Pre Novice: Test BE111 – Judge Myra Watters Scribe: Ivor Harper

1. Kirsty Stuart, Michael M 2. Rachel Moore, Fortview Toy Boy 3. Andrew Scott, Glenhill Lady 4. Sharon Riddell, Ringfort India 5. Sarah Sproule, Lyleview Hornblower 6. Jemma Parkhill, Louis

Novice: Test BE111 – Judge Sylvia Steele, Scribe: Anita Doherty

1. Kathryn Graham, Ladakhas Guy 2. Jemma Parkhill, Smartie 3. Elaine O’Connor, Tullymurry Holly 4. Jill Hobson, Furisto Seven For a Secret 5. Jill Hobson, Ludovik 6. Christine Newton, Runaway Rebel

Intermediate: Test BE117 – Judge Sylvia Steele, Scribe: Anita Doherty

1. Nicky Nesbitt, The Spymaster 2. June Burgess, Vinnie 3. June Burgess, Maurice 4. Ryan Hopper, Quintessential 5. Rachel Ferres, Foxy 6. Jill Hobson, Ludovik

Showjumping – Double Clears

70cms

Ciara Lane, Derrymattery Fudge

80cms

Ciara Lane, Derrymattery Fudge, Anna Kelly, Johnny, Rachel Thompson, Archie, Nadine McKenna, Vicky, Neil Morrison, Rosie, Debbie Walker, Pickles, Ciara Lane, Derrymattery Fudge

90cms

Nadine McKenna, Tommy, Sharon Riddell, Ringfort India, Brian Smith, Limerick Gold quarry, Nicky Nesbitt, Donald, Brian Smith, Blue, Megan Simms, Ace

1m

Jessica McIntyre, Gunner, Kirsty Stuart, General Gist, Denis Currie, Larry, Rachel McKimmon, Foxy, Amy McKenna, Earl Grey, Amy McKenna, Sportsman, Ellie Hughes, Holly, Andrew Scott, Glenhill Lady, Ellie Hughes, Butterfly, James McEvoy, Reinstated, Brian Smith, Quarry Lad, Gemma McIlwaine, Burren Bridge

1.10m

Fionn Clarke, Black Velvet Band, Denis Currie, Larry, Ellie Hughes, Holly, Rachel McKimmon, Linnet

1.20m

No Result

Cross Country

Alison Parkes, He’s My Man